larger, slower, feet up

that's what i am.

i strained a muscle last week that's definitely on the mend, but becomes aggravated when i stand up after sitting. in order to prepare for traveling and sitting, i've slowed down, stopped walking so much, and after today, i plan to wear my sneakers as often as possible.

during all of this self-preservation, lots of big, exciting events have cropped up--all at once! tenure, new apartment, cool travel opportunities. march has been crazy, it's true. and also, pretty great.

(thanks for the shot, anastasia!)

ode to a bread baker

i remember a time when i made bread into the wee hours of the night, spurred on by a desire to create, to share, to savor.

now david got his hands on my favorite all-purpose bread recipe, and is making his 2nd loaf of the week right now! how did i get so lucky?

<--- that's my first bite, an early morning sunday prelude to a proper breakfast.